| So what equipment do you need nowadays to go | | | | Fishing at night is said to be more successful than |
| fishing? | | | | daytime fishing if you want to bait a particular fish. |
| Well, the basics are of course a rod, a fishing line, | | | | Most fish are more active at night looking for their |
| weights, hook and bait; however, it doesn't always | | | | feed, therefore, many fisherman will leave their |
| stop there. | | | | homes at 11 - 12 pm at night to set up for a nights |
| Equipment needed for fishing would also depend on | | | | fishing. |
| which type of fishing you want to do. Types of | | | | On top of your essential fishing equipment, you |
| fishing include, deep sea fishing, lake fishing, pond | | | | would also need to consider waterproof clothing, a |
| fishing, canal fishing or perhaps carp fishing. | | | | large umbrella, seating and perhaps even a tent. |
| Some types of fishing also require a licence, so it is | | | | Once you do have your equipment, and you have |
| important to find out if your chosen type of fishing | | | | spent the day on the lakes catching your bait, |
| involves you applying for a fishing licence. | | | | remember to rinse off your reels and rods in fresh |
| The ideal way to find out exactly what you would | | | | water, this is especially so if you have been fishing in |
| need for your chosen type of fishing would be to | | | | salt water. |
| walk into a tackle shop and discuss equipment with | | | | Most equipment is fine in a cool dry environment, but |
| the person behind the counter. | | | | do not be tempted to lean your rod up against a |
| If you walk into a fishing shop, presented before you | | | | wall, this could cause your rod to warp, instead, store |
| would be a mass of equipment and accessories from | | | | them vertically or horizontally. |
| rods and reels to chairs and tents. You could even | | | | Whatever equipment you decide to purchase for the |
| buy an electronic bite alert, therefore, talking to | | | | type of fishing you choose, we all know that fishing |
| someone experienced would be a great help when | | | | is fun. |
| considering what equipment you need. | | | | A recent study showed that most fisherman fish for |
| Fishing equipment can be as cheap or expensive as | | | | any type of fish and happy with whatever they |
| you want it to be. Fishing in lakes and ponds may | | | | catch, just as long as they catch something. In this |
| only require the bear minimum. Why take the fun out | | | | case, equipment needed for fishing would perhaps |
| of fishing by adding all the expense? We already | | | | prove to be less expensive and a lot more fun. |
| know it is possible to enjoy a great day out fishing | | | | This is the type of fishing the kids are interested in, |
| without having to spend a fortune on equipment. | | | | however, you still have to watch those pockets, as |
| For the more serious fisherman, using a wooden pole | | | | kids come up with all kinds of equipment they 'need' |
| and stones as weights simply would not do, especially | | | | and just cannot do without. Sound familiar? |
| if they are on a fishing weekend. | | | | |